Vera's porcelain shard shattered on the floor , and her eyes were filled with panic . But only for a moment . She quickly smiled , fixed her hair , and stood up composedly . " I told you to wait for me . Why were you in such a hurry to come here ? " As she spoke , she gently leaned against Wes's chest , her gaze soft and affectionate . " I know you want to engage with me at your house early , but tomorrow is the ritual ceremony , remember ? Didn't you say that you wanted the family's mascot to speak on our behalf in front of your father ? Tell me , Wes , did you prepare everything ? " Vera tilted her head , waiting for Wes's response , but instead , she received a slap from him . Wes hadn't even heard what Vera had said . His eyes were fixed on me , his entire body trembling uncontrollably . " How dare you hurt Claire ?! Call a doctor - now ! " His voice broke into a sob from sheer panic . Vera era was stunned . " Since when do you care about some scullery maid ? Has this little trollop been warming your bed ? Look at me ! Name one thing she has that I don't ! " Wes gritted his teeth . " You don't understand . Claire is connected to my family's very lifeblood . Who gave you the audacity to harm her ? " Vera looked at me with confusion and then glanced at Wes " Stop joking . How can a mere servant be connected to your family's lifebloud ? You are swiving her !!! Vera's eyes welled up with tears as she appeared utterly wronged . Wes was nearly driven to madness . He removed his coat and wrapped me tightly in it . " I've been telling you - the mascot of my family is Claire . The name of the villa where we hold our ceremonies is even derived from her alias . If you hurt Claire like this , our entire family is doomed ! " Vera shuddered and took several stumbling steps back , barely caught by one of her lackeys before falling over . Everyone around looked pale , exchanging looks in silent confusion . " Is she really that powerful ? How could this be … " The Lackey's words were cut off by Wes's furious shout . " It's not impossible ! " " My father believed the rumors and chased Claire away . That day , our family's stock prices plummeted , and I nearly ended up in the hospital ! Do you really think our family rose to the top through luck ? What do you think we've been relying on ? It's her , Claire ! " Vera was so scared she couldn't even cry out loud , her eyes pleading for help from her friends . " If this is true , we're all finished . " The group of women , who had been united in opposition earlier , was now thrown into disarray . " Vera , are you trying to ruin us ? How could you bring us here to hurt her without even checking the facts ? Now that Claire is like this , we're going to be targeted by the family's revenge " They all burst into tears , and Vera's a's legs E gave way , causing her to fall to her knees before ine . " Claire , are you alright ? I was out of my mind just now , why didn't you tell me you were the mascut ?! Did you purposely make me argue with Wes ? How could you be so malicious ? " " Our family is ruined . My life is over . " Wes was pacing frantically . I was in so much pain I couldn't speak . But then , as she cried , Vera suddenly had an idea . " Wait … something's off . " Clupter 4 Wes seized her collar , spittle flying . " After destroying my family , you dare Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!